Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
You'll arrive in Athens and check into your hotel, then have the afternoon and early evening to walk around the city on your own. This evening you're meeting up with your travel director and the group for a casual dinner to get to know everyone.
- Meals
- Dinner (Light meal with Travel Director and travel companions)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Divani Caravel, Radisson Blu Park, Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre)
Optional Activities
- Explore Athens independently
- Discover ancient treasures and modern attractions
- Day 2
Athens
After breakfast, join a guided tour through the Acropolis to see the Parthenon, Royal Palace, and Temple of Zeus. You'll also visit the Acropolis Museum to check out ancient artifacts, then pass by Hadrian's Arch and the 1896 Olympic stadium. The afternoon is free so you can wander through Plaka, grab lunch in Syntagma Square, or search for good souvlaki around the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Divani Caravel, Radisson Blu Park, Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre)
Included Activities
- Guided morning sightseeing tour with Local Specialist
- Explore the Acropolis and the Parthenon
- Visit the Royal Palace
- View the Temple of Zeus
- Visit the Acropolis Museum
- See Hadrian's Arch
- View the stadium where the first modern Olympics took place in 1896
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Plaka
- People-watch in Syntagma Square
- Search for local souvlaki
Landmarks Acropolis Parthenon Royal Palace Temple of Zeus Acropolis Museum Hadrian's Arch Panathenaic Stadium Plaka Syntagma Square - Day 3
Athens to Nafplion
Head out from Athens crossing the Corinth Canal to the Peloponnesian Peninsula. A local specialist guides you through ancient Corinth, then it's on to Mycenae where you'll see the Beehive Tombs, the Lion Gate, and palace ruins. Next comes Epidaurus for the ancient theatre and Sanctuary of Asclepius. You'll finish up in Nafplion, a Venetian town where dinner waits at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Hotel dinner in Nafplion)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amalia Nafplio)
Included Activities
- Cross the Corinth Canal
- Explore ancient Corinth with Local Specialist
- Visit the Beehive Tombs (Treasury of Atreus) in Mycenae
- See the Lion Gate in Mycenae
- View the remains of Agamemnon's Royal Palace
- Visit the ancient theatre at Epidaurus
- View the Sanctuary of Asclepius
Landmarks Corinth Canal Corinth (ancient city) Mycenae Beehive Tombs (Treasury of Atreus) Lion Gate Agamemnon's Royal Palace Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus Sanctuary of Asclepius 
- Day 4
Nafplion to Olympia
Drive through the Arcadian mountains toward Olympia, stopping at a family-run honey farm to taste thyme honey and learn about traditional beekeeping. Once in Olympia, explore where the Olympic Games started in 776 BC, walking past temple ruins for Zeus and Hera and standing in the original stadium. Your evening is open for exploring the village, dining at a taverna, or resting at the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amalia Olympia)
Included Activities
- Visit a family-run honey farm for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience
- Taste thyme-infused honey and learn about traditional beekeeping
- Explore the ancient athletic grounds of Olympia
- View the ruins of temples dedicated to Zeus and Hera
- Walk in the original Olympic Games stadium
Optional Activities
- Explore Olympia village centre
- Visit a local taverna
- Relax at your hotel
Landmarks Archaeological Site of Olympia Temple of Zeus (Olympia) Temple of Hera (Olympia) Stadium of Olympia 
- Day 5
Olympia to Delphi
Start with a local specialist exploring the Olympic site, museum, and temple ruins. Then the Karabelas family hosts you at their olive and wine estate for a homecooked meal, traditional dancing, and Greek hospitality. Later you'll head north along the coast to Patras, cross the Gulf of Corinth, and continue to Delphi. An optional cooking lesson is available if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Homecooked meal with the Karabelas family), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amalia Delphi)
Included Activities
- Morning visit to the ancient Olympic site with Local Specialist
- Visit the Olympia museum
- Explore the ruined remains of the Temples of Zeus and Hera
- Connect with the Karabelas family at their olive and wine estate
- Enjoy a homecooked meal with the Karabelas family
- Experience traditional dancing and Greek hospitality
Optional Activities
- Interactive cooking lesson to prepare local dishes in Delphi
Landmarks Archaeological Site of Olympia Temple of Zeus (Olympia) Temple of Hera (Olympia) Delphi - Day 6
Delphi to Kalambaka
Walk the Sacred Way with your local specialist to see the Temple of Apollo from the 4th century and statues from the Pythian Games. After that, you'll drive to Thermopylae where the Spartans made their stand against the Persians. Then cross the Thessaly plain (Greece's agricultural heart) and arrive in Kalambaka.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amalia Kalambaka)
Included Activities
- Walk the Sacred Way with Local Specialist
- Visit the 4th-century Temple of Apollo
- View statues honoring Pythian Games athletes
- Visit Thermopylae and see the Leonidas Monument
- Drive through the Thessaly plain
Landmarks Sacred Way (Delphi) Temple of Apollo (Delphi) Thermopylae Leonidas Monument - Day 7
Kalambaka to Athens
Visit the UNESCO monasteries of Meteora, visiting two of the six Eastern Orthodox monasteries stacked on immense rock towers above the town with your local specialist. You'll drive back to Athens afterward, then gather with your group for a final dinner to wrap up your journey through Greece.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Final dinner with travel companions)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Divani Caravel, Radisson Blu Park, Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre)
Included Activities
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage monasteries of Meteora
- Tour two of the six Eastern Orthodox monasteries with Local Specialist
Landmarks Meteora Monasteries - Day 8
Athens to Mykonos
Cruise from Athens to Mykonos, arriving near the famous Windmills of Kato Mili. Spend the evening walking through Chora's narrow streets past whitewashed buildings and bright flowers, checking out shops and seafood spots. As sunset comes, find a place for cocktails in Little Venice.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MV Celestyal Discovery)
Included Activities
- Cruise from Athens to Mykonos
- View the Windmills of Kato Mili
- Explore the winding lanes of Chora
Optional Activities
- Browse boutiques in Chora
- Dine at seafood restaurants
- Enjoy cocktails in Little Venice
Landmarks Windmills of Kato Mili Chora (Mykonos) Little Venice (Mykonos) 
- Day 9
Mykonos to Patmos
Cruise to Kusadasi on the Turkish coast for a complimentary shore experience visiting ancient Ephesus. From there continue to Patmos, the sacred island where St. John wrote Revelation. You can choose to see the Cave of the Apocalypse and St. John's Monastery if you want.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MV Celestyal Discovery)
Included Activities
- Complimentary Shore Experience to ancient Ephesus
- Visit Kusadasi, Turkish shores
Optional Activities
- Visit the Cave of the Apocalypse in Patmos
- Visit St. John's Monastery in Patmos
Landmarks Ephesus Kusadasi Patmos Cave of the Apocalypse St. John's Monastery 
- Day 10
Patmos to Santorini
Cruise to Crete and either explore the Palace of Knossos with its restored frescoes or head into the countryside for authentic Cretan culture. Later sail toward Santorini, watching the island emerge from the sea with its cliff-top towns. An optional shore experience lets you visit villages and vineyards on the way to Oia with its white buildings and blue-domed churches overlooking the caldera.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MV Celestyal Discovery)
Included Activities
- Cruise to Crete
- Cruise to Santorini
Optional Activities
- Explore the Palace of Knossos in Crete
- Experience Cretan countryside lifestyle
- Shore Experience to Oia with villages and vineyard visits
Landmarks Palace of Knossos Crete Santorini Oia - Day 11
Santorini to Athens
Disembark from the cruise ship this morning and transfer to the airport for your flight home. Your Greek adventure comes to an end.
- Meals
- Breakfast
